都 (dōu) — how to say "all" in Chinese

All, both

Radicals / Keys

City

#163 · · 2 strokes

Examples

我们在学校学习汉语,我们很高兴。

We all study Chinese at school, we are very happy.

我们去北京

We all go to Beijing.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 都 (dōu) — all, both

[dōu-] Doughnut the dog discovers 都 "all" the skyscrapers 🏙️ in a bustling city. As he looks up, he sees 都 all the lights turning on one by one, creating a dazzling spectacle. Doughnut feels like 都 everything in the city is alive and connected!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "all" in Chinese?

"all" in Chinese is 都 (dōu).

What does 都 mean in English?

都 (dōu) means "All, both".

How is 都 pronounced?

It is pronounced dōu (written as dou). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "all" in Chinese characters?

It is written 都.

What HSK level is 都?

都 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.

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